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Ransomware: An Introduction Ransomware is a form of malicious software that locks up users files on the computer system, encrypts them, and demands that the user should pay a specified amount to get the files back. A ransomware that affects Microsoft’s Windows operating system, when a system is infected, a pop up window appears, prompting…

1. Introduction On Friday, May 12, countless organizations around the world began fending off attacks from a ransomware strain variously known as WannaCrypt, WanaDecrypt and Wanna.Cry. Security researchers found “WannaCry” or “WannaDecryptor”; a type of ransomware which spreads from system to system silently and remains invisible to users until it unveils itself and then warns…

Android remains at number one Operating System worldwide so also getting targeted by Malware creators. In 2013 about 98 percent of all malware detected were targeted android platform making it as a prime target for malicious attacks. Various techniques are being used to target android users. Spammers are using phishing technique to spread android malwares….

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KALP@Varutra is dedicated to perform research, development and build innovation around security of existing/new technologies. It has been introduced with a vision of improvising on new research ideas, threats detection, tools and methodologies to contribute to the information security world.